Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago de Compostela to Sarria
You'll arrive at Santiago de Compostela Airport at 4:30pm and get a transfer heading south toward Sarria. This medieval town sits in Galicia's hills with narrow cobblestone streets winding between old stone buildings. The 13th-century castle ruins overlook the area, and you'll see the beautiful Romanesque Church of Santa Marina, which marks the official start of your Camino walk. Getting settled in and having dinner tonight gives you a chance to rest before the pilgrimage begins tomorrow morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Duerming Villa Sarria), Hotel (Hotel Duerming Villa Sarria (or similar))
Landmarks Santiago de Compostela Airport Church of Santa Marina Sarria Castle Ruins 
- Day 2
Sarria to Portomarin
Your first full day covers 22 kilometres walking through rolling Galician hills. The route takes you past the hamlet of Ferreiros and brings you to the famous 100-kilometre marker, a significant waypoint where many pilgrims stop to catch their breath and reflect. After that, you'll continue on to Portomarin, a medieval village that was relocated to higher ground years ago. The Romanesque San Pedro church sits among narrow streets that hint at the town's more prosperous past.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Vistalegre), Hotel (Hotel Vistalegre (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walk from Sarria to Portomarin (22 kilometres/13.6 miles)
Landmarks 100-Kilometre Marker San Pedro Church 
- Day 3
Portomarin to Palas do Rei
Starting with a scenic crossing of the reservoir on a preserved disused railway bridge, you'll wind uphill through rolling countryside. Near Castromaior you'll pass the 80-kilometre marker, then walk by Casa Carneiro, a medieval inn with history including visits from Emperor Charles V. The trail climbs to a final high pass at 722 metres near Ligonde where the landscape opens up for sweeping views. After that you'll descend through eucalyptus groves past Galician stone crosses called Cruceiros before reaching your accommodation near Palas do Rei.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hosteria Calixtino), Hotel (Hosteria Calixtino (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walk from Portomarin to Palas do Rei (20 kilometres/12.4 miles)
Landmarks Casa Carneiro 80-Kilometre Marker Castromaior - Day 4
Palas do Rei to Melide
Today takes you through idyllic rural Galicia with traditional stone farmhouses, grazing cattle, and green pastures surrounding the trail. You'll walk through ancient oak groves and eucalyptus plantations, then reach the hamlet of A Coruna before crossing an atmospheric medieval bridge with four weathered stone arches into Melide. This town is famous throughout Galicia for octopus preparation. Tonight you're staying in a typical Galician farmhouse with a traditional dinner featuring local ingredients and the region's signature pulpo a la Gallega, tender octopus with paprika and olive oil, paired with crisp white wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Galician dinner featuring locally-sourced ingredients, 'pulpo a la Gallega' (tender octopus served with paprika, olive oil, and coarse salt), paired with crisp Rías Baixas white wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Pazo de Sedor), Hotel (Hotel Pazo de Sedor (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walk from Palas do Rei to Melide (28 kilometres/16.6 miles)
- Traditional Galician dinner at farmhouse accommodation
Landmarks A Coruna Hamlet Medieval Bridge - Day 5
Melide to El Amenal
Walking past numerous horreos (regional barns), you'll start noticing more signs that Santiago is getting closer, with pilgrim villages appearing more frequently. After crossing the River Iso you'll reach Arzua, where two major Camino routes meet—the French Way and the North Way. This area is also known for its soft cheese. You'll stop at pilgrimage sites including Guillermo Watt's memorial and Santa Irene Chapel with its statues of Saint James. The day ends in the small village of El Amenal where you'll check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amenal Hotel), Hotel (Amenal Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walk from Melide to El Amenal (27 kilometres/16 miles)
- Visit to Santa Irene Chapel
Landmarks Arzua Santa Irene Chapel Guillermo Watt Memorial - Day 6
El Amenal to Santiago de Compostela
This is your final day on the pilgrimage walking into Santiago de Compostela. The route passes through Lavacolla, where pilgrims traditionally washed and changed into their best clothes before the last stretch. You'll ascend the final hill to Monte Gozo where you'll catch your first glimpse of Santiago Cathedral in the distance. The last five kilometres are shared with thousands of pilgrims from around the world, all experiencing the same emotions and reflecting on the journey. After completing the trail you'll claim your Compostela, the official pilgrim's certificate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Gelmirez), Hotel (Hotel Gelmirez (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walk from El Amenal to Santiago de Compostela (17.5 kilometres/10.8 miles)
- Claim La Compostela (official pilgrim's certificate)
Landmarks Lavacolla Monte Gozo Santiago Cathedral - Day 7
Santiago de Compostela
A local guide leads you through Santiago de Compostela with a visit to the cathedral, the final and most important stop of the Camino pilgrimage. You'll explore the Romanesque structure with its Gothic, Baroque, Plateresque and Neoclassical additions. Walking through important local squares, churches and buildings around the cathedral gives you context for the religious significance of this place. The afternoon opens up for you to wander the narrow streets, find architectural details, and try local food and wine at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Gelmirez), Hotel (Hotel Gelmirez (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Santiago de Compostela
- Visit to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Full-day optional excursion to Cape Finisterre (note: this would require skipping the city tour)
Landmarks Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - Day 8
Santiago de Compostela
After breakfast at your hotel in Santiago de Compostela, the trip concludes with no planned activities. You're free to depart whenever your flight is scheduled. The hotel offers luggage storage if you need to leave later in the day, so there's no rush if your departure isn't until evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
